Tish, that was the most incredible assessment I’ve ever received for my writing. Thank you so much! I have a lot to learn, so I just started following you. I have a feeling I’ll be getting a few pointers. :-)

So hard isn’t it? I had a man approach me in front of the liquor store today. I knew if I gave him money – he would just spend it on booze right away. I wanted to tell him that in order to be more credible, he should move across the street to the front of the grocery store but instead I simply said hello and kept going. Afterwards, I thought, wasn’t spending money on booze exactly what I was going to do? Even if I am to sip mine from a nice glass in a reasonable manner. Then I felt awful. Your story made me think that perhaps I won’t walk again.
Thank you for such a beautiful, honest, thoughtful post.

That happened to me! A man asked me for money in front of a grocery store, but the liquor store is right next door. I invited him to come inside the store to buy him food, but he decided to leave. He was clean-cut and well-spoken, so it was a little shocking. It’s so hard to know exactly what the right thing to do in situations like these. If we gave them money, would we have helped or made things worse? You’ll just never know. I’m so glad you shared your story, Lindy. Made me realize I’m not alone and we all go through similar dilemma every day. XOXO